If you are a woman of an hourglass figure you are lucky as your shape is considered ideal. Besides, whatever you wear looks well on you. Still, you can flatter your assets more if you know how to choose clothes that look best on you.
The most important thing you should keep in mind is the size – you need to choose the right size of your garments. Your breast should be supported well and the waist cinches perfectly.
Now let’s talk about swimsuit. With your body type you can wear almost any type of swimwear and look good. It’s all about how comfortable you are with your body, how much skin you want to show and what areas you want to play up or down.
The best swimwear tops
If you have modest breasts (not overly endowed) then halter or triangle bikini tops will look wonderful on you. These types of cuts in a bikini top will show off your bust line. To keep your hourglass look pair this type of top with a triangular shaped bottom.
In case your bust is large, a bikini top that doesn’t provide enough support (and usually they don’t) will look bad on you. However you can find a top that fits you well and has enough support.
Another possible choice to flaunt your curves is a one piece bathing suit that has good built in bust support and a full back.
The best swimwear bottoms
Women of hourglass body types can draw attention to their legs and make them look longer and leaner by wearing a swimsuit bottom that is cut high on the sides.
Women of these shapes can wear bikinis as well even if they are plus size. However, you will look better in a swimsuit with high waist bottom and supportive top rather than a little string bikini.
Swimwear general rules
When choosing your swimwear you should understand that it’s not much different than selecting other clothing items. Pay attention to color and patterns.
If you favor patterns you should know that attention will be drawn to that particular area. Be careful with stripes. Horizontal stripes look well on boyish figures only.
To create a slimmer waist purchase a suit that’s a solid color with a different colored waistline.
When you pick up a one piece suit, opt for one that doesn’t bunch or creep up on you.
If you want to look slimmer generally, buy higher Lycra content suits, darker colors and smaller patterns as opposed to large floral prints.
If you have a full hourglass figure you may have more problems in choosing the swimwear that fits you and looks well on you.
However, there are styles that have been perfectly made for fuller hourglass figures. Here they are:
Bandeau Swimsuits
Bandeau swimsuits came to us from the past and are a nice invention for fuller figured women.. A bandeau swimsuit top is designed to pull everything up and emphasize your curves.
Ensure you look for a top that has a necktie because it draws attention to your shoulders and neck making you appear taller and skinner, as well as adding additional support to the underwire.
When choosing a bottom to go with your top, try high waisted swimsuit bottoms, which are more constructed and shape your silhouette.
Halter Swimsuit
For those less confident girls, a halter top swimsuit will work best as it provides with coverage but also flatters the hourglass figure.
The halter top provides you with the lift you need and visually minimizes a larger bust. For a bottom, a skirt and a side tie bikini bottom look great.
Other shapes:
How to choose swimwear: Pear figure type
How to choose a swimsuit: big bust
Beautiful ideas. Problem is most of those women don’t have true hourglass shapes.
This article was so helpful. I know I’ll be able to use this information for future reference when choosing a new swim suit for the summer.